Getting parental responsibilities and rights

A parental rights and responsibilities agreement between a mother and a father is only valid if the mother has parental responsibilities and rights. If she doesn't, such as if a child has been adopted, the agreement will not be valid.

You can also apply to a court for an order granting parental responsibilities and rights if you're a father. If a court grants this order, you'll have parental responsibilities and rights. The mother doesn't need to give her consent for this. You should talk to a solicitor if you want to do this.